There isn’t a person in the world who hasn’t committed a sin. Some sins are worse than others, but seven of them are deadly. But those seven worst of the worst? They’re what drive Saints Purgatory MC to keep fighting.
Skye…
Life has never been easy for me. I struggled in school due to a learning disorder, and it earned me a relentless amount of teasing. It took years and a few false starts, but I finally got my crap together and started bartending at Purgatory. There isn’t a night without some sort of drama, which can be distracting for everyone. But working in a biker bar is bound to come with a little chaos.
I love it! Sure, it doesn’t hurt that one of the owners is sexy as hell, but he’s my boss and off-limits. Or is he? When money goes missing, all the evidence points directly at me. Accusations fly, and I’m fully prepared to walk out, but after hearing me out, he says he believes that I’m innocent.
Will his faith in me remain, or will he inevitably start believing all the vicious lies being told?
Rogue…
Before I was a patched member of Saints Purgatory MC, I was a certified public accountant. I put on a suit five days a week and worked until I was tired all the way to my bones. Life was boring and predictable, but I was good with numbers, and the salary was great.
Then my cousin came to me with a proposition I couldn’t pass up. I quit my job, joined the MC, and became their money guy. Boring and predictable were no longer words in my vocabulary. And that was even more true once she started working at the bar. She’s the best bartender we’ve ever had which is why I vow to prove her innocence when she’s accused of stealing cash.
Helping her becomes my sole focus, my reason for getting up in the morning, and it doesn’t take long before I’m doing whatever it takes to keep her in my life as more than a valued employee.
I am Saints Purgatory, and I’m a sinner who takes out the sinful.
Andi Rhodes is an author whose passion is creating romance from chaos in all her books! She writes MC (motorcycle club) romance with a generous helping of suspense and doesn’t shy away from the more difficult topics. Her books can be triggering for some so consider yourself warned. Andi also ensures each book ends with the couple getting their HEA! Most importantly, Andi is living her real life HEA with her husband and their boxers.
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When Rogue was brought on board with the Saints Purgatory MC as their numbers man, he was also given the job of of running Purgatory which was a bar owned by the MC. Skye had her own numbers issue that had to deal with a learning disability but she was a person who was a hard-working woman and loved her job.
It took Rogue two years to finally go after the woman who had caught his attention at the very beginning and now with Skye being set up it was Rogue that stepped up to prove her innocence.
I loved the twists and turns in this book and so happy this couple got their HEA. This book was a big page turner for me and I can’t wait to see what comes next in this five-star MC series.
I absolutely loved this book. It had you hooked wondering what will happen next. I couldn't put the book down once I started.
I loved Rogue and Skye together, they knew each other for a long while. They just never did anything about their attraction because of working together. But when it all comes to ahead, Rogue finally gives in. They make a great couple.
I really love this book, I think it might be my favorite in the series. Skye and Rogue were really great. Poor Skye goes through so much and is misunderstood by so many people. This book had me from the beginning and I did not put it down at all! I read all the way through the whole thing, now that's a good book. Absolutely loved it!
These ladies know how to write! Loved Rogue and Skye’s story. The nerd boy with the math challenged girl, what a great pairing! I couldn’t put it down and finished it in one day. As always, I can’t wait for the next installment of Saints Purgatory MC.
ROGUE’S CROSS is the fifth instalment in the contemporary, adult SAINTS PURGATORY MC erotic, romance series co-authored by Andi Rhodes and Lacy Rose. This is club treasurer / bar owner Rogue and bartender Skye Summers’ Dom/sub story line. ROGUE’S CROSS can be read as a stand alone without any difficulty. Any important information from the previous story lines is revealed where necessary.
NOTE: Due to the nature of the story line premise, there may be triggers for more sensitive readers.
Told from three first person perspectives (Rogue and Skye, unknown) ROGUE’S CROSS follows Skye Summers as she is set up to take a fall. Skye works as a bartender at the club owned Purgatory Bar but money has gone missing, and someone is pointing the finger at Skye. Rogue struggles to trust our story line heroine but the ol’ ladies and girlfriends are determined to prove Skye has been framed to take the fall. What ensues is the building but tempestuous relationship between Skye and Rogue, and the potential fall-out as Skye becomes a pawn in someone else’s game.
The world building focuses on the accusations against Skye Summers, and the search for the truth. Money has gone missing, and all of the evidence is mounting against our story line heroine, a woman whose own struggles have acted as a catalyst for what has gone wrong.
The relationship between Skye and Rogue begins as a business arrangement. Rogue keeps his distance in the face of boss and employee but the accusations against Skye bring out the protective nature of Rogue, as the man claims the woman who may be destroying them all. The $ex scenes are intimate and provocative.
The secondary and supporting characters include several members of the Saints Purgatory MC, their wives and girlfriends, Soul’s sister and IT wiz Jez, as well as bartender Waylon, and his friend Jared.
ROGUE’S CROSS is a story of secrets and lies, betrayal and vengeance, power and control, forgiveness and acceptance, family and love. The character driven premise is intriguing and engaging; the romance is seductive-the Dom/sub scenarios are limited; the characters are energetic and determined.
*ARC kindly provided by the author and I’m leaving an honest review*
✓Contemporary romance ✓Romantic suspense ✓MC romance ✓Loyalty and brotherhood ✓Seven deadly sins (Greed) ✓Accountant turned biker now a club treasurer ✓A heroine with a learning disability / now a bartender (heroine in trouble) ✓1% MC ✓Opposites attract ✓Workplace romance ✓Forbidden - off limits ✓Fun cast of supporting – secondary characters that add to the story and development ✓Enough suspense, pain and emotional baggage to fill a room ✓Emotional roller-coaster ✓The mystery, secrets and danger they are thrown into ✓Unpredictable twists and turns ✓Gripping / gritty /raw / dark
Rogue's Cross is the fifth book in Saints Purgatory MC series co-written by Andi Rhodes and Lacy Rose. This series is so freaking great. It's dark, it's gritty, it's addictive and fast-paced. Rogue's Cross is an emotion driven, heart touching, intense story that holds a reader captive from the very first page with riveting, gripping storyline and phenomenal writing.
Rogue and Skye are a beautiful mess. This is an emotional story that will hit you straight into your feels, wreck you in the best possible way and then piece you back together. They are both flawed and complex. Skye has been through a lot and is misunderstood. Rogue is actually a nerd, numbers are his thing - he is thriving on them, with a heart of gold and natural born protector. They know each other quite some time but neither was ready to cross the line because he is her boss. Rogue and Skye pulled me effortlessly into their story and didn't disappoint. There is something about their attraction and connection that feels real, touching and honest. Their love story has a build-up and happens gradually. The mystery and suspense flowing through their love story add another layer to their development and relationship.
Fabulous addition to this series. This book offers everything an MC reader would love: MC romance (1%), unpredictable twists and turns, a hero who is a protector, determined and strong heroine, opposites attract, perfectly imperfect engaging characters with a character driven storyline and all drama/feelings.
Rogue’s Cross is book 5 in the Saints Purgatory MC series by Andi Rhodes and Lacey Rose. The story focuses on Skye and Rhodes. Skye’s life has been a struggle since she was younger due to her learning difficulty with no one helping her. She gets her life together and finds the Saints Purgatory MC where she finds a job bartending, a job which she is good at until it goes all wrong. Throw in Rogue an MC brother who is instantly attracted to Skye but sits back and watches her and you’ve got quite a thrilling ride.
Rogue and Skye are a great couple. There are moments in this book where you genuinely feel for Skye and how she is misunderstood through her life and then having to deal with accusations. It is only through her girl tribe that she is really exonerated as it takes Rogue a little while to come to terms with what is going on.
Rogue is also a bit of a nerd which was a fun concept when ready int book. He is quite the oxymoron of nerd, hot MC guy, predator and Dom all rolled into one! He definitely has a line of black and white which we see clearly when Skye is accused, but he does redeem himself when he tries to find out who is being underhanded in his club.
As always with this series, I loved reading about the other characters/couples that have appeared in previous books and hopefully a few who will appear in books to come. This book has suspense, violence, love, steamy scenes and may have triggers for some readers! Overall, a good MC read!
ARC received for a fair, honest and sometimes long review. All opinions are my own. 😊
Rogue's Cross by the dynamic duo Andi Rhodes and Lacy Rose revs up the engines of the Saints Purgatory MC series yet again, delivering a pulse-pounding, gritty romance that's as hot as the exhaust pipes of a Harley on a summer day.
In this fifth instalment, we're plunged once again into the heart of the MC's mission to purge the seven deadliest sins. But while these men ride hard and tough, they're as soft as leather when it comes to their women. It's this balance between darkness and light that sets this series apart, giving readers a tantalizing glimpse into the dual nature of the MC lifestyle.
Enter Rogue, the club's accountant who rocks the Clark Kent disguise like a pro. But beneath the mild-mannered facade lies a man of steel, ready to protect his brothers and his woman with unwavering resolve. Skye, the fiery bartender at the club's own watering hole, has had the eye of Rogue for years, and now sparks are about to fly as they're thrust together in a whirlwind of danger and desire, Skye's own insecurities have ensured that she kept a wall around her heart but that hasn't meant that she when alone she hasn't thought what could be with Rogue.
When suspicion falls on Skye amidst a series of thefts at the bar, Rogue will stop at nothing to uncover the truth and root out the gluttony poisoning their midst. Hold on tight to your handlebars and your heart, because this ride is one you won't soon forget. And with each turn of the page, Andi Rhodes and Lacy Rose prove once again why they're at the top of the MC romance game.
Rogue's Cross by Andi Rhodes 4/26/24 5 stars (give m b) Rogue & Skye
She'd always struggled with math, but she was a top bartender in a biker bar. She could handle herself and the patrons. One problem was the big boss. Did he have to be so hot? Things went great until money showed up missing. Would he believe her innocence?
Life was so much better than his life as an accountant. He still worked in finance but with the club, it was anything but boring. Things were great at the club until she walked in and sat down for an interview. She was perfect for the bartender they needed. Gorgeous. Strong and could handle the bikers it seemed. One problem. All of those traits just added to the chemistry they shared. He was the boss. Hands off. He did it until someone accused her of stealing from them. If he believed her it was going to be impossible to keep that distance.
My favorite MC books have lots of club action. There is a lot of activity between the brothers and the Ol' Ladies are their usual. This time they feel they are protecting one of their own. The guys love their women and are used to their antics. Will they prove themselves this time? Humor plus more from them.
Steam, bad guys, good guys, humor, everything important in a good read. Don't miss it.
Skye gets detention again. Looking down at her report card, she doesn't understand how the only non-failing grade is art. Despite her grandmother and best friend assuring her that she isn't stupid, she can't get passing grades. The numbers don't make sense and get mixed up in her head.
Rogue looks up from the bar spreadsheet as the woman walks into the office for her interview for the bartender position. Besides bad grades when she was in school, her background check came back clean and she had glowing references as a bartender. What he didn't expect was the drop-dead gorgeous woman standing before him.
I loved this book! It is well written and the characters are fully developed and relatable. Rogue is the treasurer for the Saints Purgatory MC club and when the money begins to go missing from the bar receipts all clues point to their new bartender Skye.
This book is action-packed and full of danger and suspense, and smoking hot chemistry. I love how each of the books in this series focuses on a different one of the seven deadly sins of purgatory. You definitely want to read this series from book one to get the full benefit of these men and how they became members of the Saints Purgatory MC club.
If you like dark MC romance and the morally grey men they represent, then you will love this series. Highly recommend!
Another great story from Saints Purgatory and the boys :) , I know that this series is one of my favourite by far , well written , flows nicely, story has a tune to it ,same as all the other books by the authors . I love all the " boys" from Saints MC , and I'm very happy when they do get their happy endings as all are deserving ❤️ and are worthy of love . Skye and "Mr Kent" story talks about some TW situations , which put me in a bad mood first ,I felt so so frustraited for Skye but luckily Rogue has stepped in 😉 after an initial misstep. As love gets their new victims in her clutches we have push and pull between main characters ,avoidance, passion, want, denail and all the emotions in between. As I have said before a book from these two ladies , it's a time we'll spend with a book ,the do not disappoint. Very well done , every new story has my heart all over again , I want say who I claim ❤️ as mine because it's impossible, I Love them All ❤️ Thank you ladies for another great read . I will always recommend your books to anyone who'll listen . Job well done 👏
Love this book. Another amazing read by Andi Rhodes and Lacy Rose. Love Rogue and Skye’s romance story. Rogue is Grim’s cousin and in his previous life he was an accountant. Now he runs the bar, Purgatory that the MC owns. Skye is a bartender at the bar. It’s clear that something is going on between Rogue and Skye. For readers it’s also clear that Skye struggles with math. Something fishy is going on at Purgatory. Rogue soon learns that someone is stealing from Purgatory. The manager is eager to point fingers at Skye which she denies the allegations. Skye is then framed showing that she stole. The MC pushes hard to try to get her to admit that she stole from the business. She continues to say she didn’t do it. It’s the ladies that figure out that Skye is telling the truth, they also figure out that Skye probably has a learning disability that makes math hard for her. Love how these two end up together. Worth the read
Another brother bites the dust in the Saints Purgatory MC, a series filled with elements of danger, passionate characters, nail-biting excitement, tense situations, humour, and spicy bedroom scenes.
Skye is the bartender at Purgatory, the club's bar, with Rogue, a Clark Kent look-alike for a boss. Years ago, he walked away from the corporate world, leaving behind the lucrative position of accountant to become the treasurer and bookkeeper for the motorcycle club. The Saints Purgatory MC members hold themselves as judge, jury, and executioners, purging the world of evil and sinners. Greed is the downfall of many men, but Rogue and the MC can't figure out which employee is dipping into the till. The signs all point to Skye, but is the culprit the woman Rogue is falling for, or are more criminal elements at play? Can the MC figure it out before danger wipes out the beautiful bartender, or will Rogue forever doubt her innocence?
In this next installment of the Saints Purgatory MC series it is about Rogue the man who takes care of the money for the MC. The new bartendar at the club is Rogue's ultimate temptation. Skye has lived a hard life but I love how strong she truly is, she just needs to believe in herself more. The chemistry between Skye and Rogue is so freaking hot!!! My kindle was melting!!! Such a great story and I love this MC family so much and I couldn't read it fast enough. Can't wait for Thorned Vengeance!!!
~~~~~~~~~~Julie's ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review~~~~~~~~~~
Rogue and Skye are two beautiful souls. When Skye is accused of stealing, he will prove her innocence. This book has a lot of twist and turns but it is definitely a wonderful ride.
This is the fifth book in this phenomenal series, and this is Rogue and Skye’s story. Rogue was a certified accountant before he became a patched member of the MC, and he is co-owner for the club’s bar. Skye has had a tough life, and she is a bartender in the bar, but when money goes missing, the evidence points to her. Will Skye be able to clear her name? This is a well written story, which has friendships, drama, accusation’s, lies, mystery, opposites attract, workplace romance, humor, witty banter, undeniable chemistry, romance, and love, which leads to an entertaining, and steamy addictive page turner. I look forward to reading more from these talented authors’ whose work I highly recommend.
This book adds more of what the series is all about. Girl seems to be in trouble, BIG, HOT Biker takes a liking of the girl and there is a claim by both to realize that they are each in need of the other to make them whole. Skye is a hard worker who becomes involved in a bit of a problem and next thing you know the Saints are stepping in and not in a necessarily good way. But hold the phone because reinforcements are coming and boy do they take a stand. Rogue realizes with some help what is going on and is able to own up to his mistake before it's too late. These two are made for each other, just like the others who have fallen before them. Contain the full range of emotions, with the HEA being achieved.
So good! I have read other novels in this series and loved them, this novel did not disappoint. From the first couple chapters this novel pulled me in. I had a hard time putting this novel down, I needed to know what was coming next. Even if it meant staying up late into the night, I just needed to know what was coming next for Skye and Rogue. I loved Skye. My heart hurt for all she had been thru with her learning disability. I loved Rogue and Skye together. I loved how protective Rogue was about Skye. I loved watching them fall in love. Their chemistry was so good together. I can't wait to see what is coming next from this author.
Rogue, former corporate accountant, now MC brother and loving life as the Clubs money man, finds himself very attracted to his new employee, but he never mixes business with pleasure.
Skye is the very attractive new bar tender. She struggles with her maths and has been the butt of cruel jibes for most of her life. She loves her job, but money starts to go missing and the finger is being pointed at her. Will Rogue and the club think she is guilty?
Another fantastic story in this brilliant series with great characters, plenty of tension, deception, drama and danger. I’m really looking forward to the next book already.
When they meet it is attraction at first sight. Rogue fights it because she’s the new bartender, but that doesn’t stop him from dreaming of having her. Skye is also having the same dreams, but was always told that she was dumb and stupid, because of a learning disability. When she is being framed for missing money, her learning disability is brought to light. When the framing continues that is when the old ladies get involved and find out more then the guys. The shenanigans begin and soon Skye is brought into the fold of the MC. Roque finally admits that he wants Skye and that they are starting as a couple. The MC works to find Skye when she has been taken and both Roque and Skye get their revenge for the trouble they caused the and the MC.
Rogue is probably one of my favorites. I love that he’s the nerdy accountant that wears glasses but is also in the MC. He runs Purgatory and that’s where he meets Skye. She’s been through a lot since high school and loves to bartend. She accepts a job and everything is going great until the computers go down. She’s faced with having trouble with numbers & suddenly money missing from her drawer. Throughout everything, she becomes closer to the women of the MC, and can no longer deny the attraction to Rogue.
A quick and meaningful read. You won’t put it down!
Even though Skye worked for Rogue for a couple years before either acted on their desires, the sexual tension in this book is palpable. When Skye is accused of stealing from the club and her learning disability is outed, Rogue makes up his mind she is innocent and will defend her by all means necessary.
Skye’s self doubt regarding her intelligence hurts my heart, but Rogue is the perfect balm to that sting. He is equal parts support, solid conviction and hotness. Oh, and he loves to purge sinners! Swoon!
Skye and Rouge were interesting in this one, more so when you realized they fought the attraction for 2 years before anything happened. When trouble came up at the club, I knew Skye wasn't behind it, also knew who was. Just wasn't sure why everyone didn't believe Skye at first and the other person didn't cross their minds. Luckily Skye had all the girls in her court and they did what they could to help find out what was going on. It led to a great save at the end and things got back to normal, with the exception of one more ol' lady into the club.
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Skye has been bartending at Pugatory for over two years and since the first time he saw her when he interviewed Rogue had been attracted to her ….. but she’s his employee, a mantra he keeps telling himself, whereas Skye has her own mantra of ….. but he’s my boss. When Rogue finds money missing all evidence points to Skye, but then the Ol ladies who like Skye finds she’s being set up ……..
Loved Rogue and Skye but do they get over the employer/employee stigma and own their feelings, you guessed it, grab a copy and find out.
For the love of that is unholy. Forgive me Father for I have sinned. Rogue, i am an accountant, biker, and bar owner. Numbers are my thing. For 2 years I have watched her, but do I know who she is? Could she really be a sinner? Skye, I love being a bartender. It's something I'm good at and no one knows my secret. However, one night I'm accused of something I did not do. My secret will be revealed will I last thr night? Or find my HEA? Rogue and Skye have a rocky road but will they find a HEA? Or will she be the one purged?
A nerd accountant with glasses becomes a badass dominant biker – what? Yes and I love Rogue. Rogue and Skye waited long enough, smile, and it was worth the wait. The men in this series have a goal and they won’t let anyone stop them. The dynamics between everyone is amazing. Rogue and Skye are a cute couple mixed with a little bit of a mystery and it is fantastic. Here is to all of the badass women!
Skye hasn't had it easy and when accused of a crime and drag to club house things are looking even worse and tries hard to protest her innocence but things get get worse before they get better Rogue has had Skye in his sights since her hired her 2 years ago but she is his employee and wont cross that bridge but one night things take a turn and can he see her innocence and make her his
Skye had always struggled with her learning disabilities especially at maths but needing a job she goes to become a bartender for the club, woty a hot boss in Rogue to boot, what could go wrong. When money goes missing and she's accused its the chance Rogues been wanting for to get closer to Skye but will he believe her? Well written steamy chemestry you'll fall for Skye and Rogue right away and be hooked with their story from the start
I'm so happy Skye and Rogue finally addressed the elephant in the room! Skye is a bar tender for the Saints Purgatory MC bar and Rogue is the MC member who owns/manages the bar. He has boundaries! Skye keeps to herself. Club business forces Rogue and Skye to talk, among other things. I couldn't put this one down.
Book five in the Saints Purgatory MC. Skye is a bartender for the club. She loves her job. Two problems she has. She hates math. Her boss is hot. Two distractions she don't need. When money goes missing. She’s thinks she’s getting fired. Will they believe her. I love show she likes her and doesn’t want to show it. Greta add to this series.